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Japanese companies do a good job of using technology generally. Now some of their companies are turning their attention to how technology can be used to sell clothing.

In recent years “How close can it get to the real thing?” has been becoming the valued standard of the world that is computer graphics.

One ambitious project is the “Magic Mirror.” The Magic Mirror created by Digital Fashion Ltd. is a mirror of fantasy in which people looking into the magic mirror will see a reflection of themselves adorned in their personally selected garment. The movements in the mirror will match the user’s movements, with the silhouettes of the garment also moving in sync. The user can continue to change outfits until a final selection is made.

In other words, this will create a virtual dressing room.

The Magic Mirror works with the aid of DressingSim, also created by Digital Fashion, Ltd.

DressingSim can be largely broken down into two separate technologies. The first is using computers to create three-dimensional clothing forms from two-dimensional paper patterns. The second technique involves creating movement by transferring the physical properties of a material onto clothes programmed into the computer. Combined these technologies convey how clothes move as if they were being worn and walked in by an actual human being.

Summary:  Before the actual assembly and sewing of material after a pattern has been decided upon, people can now confirm with their own eyes through the computer what sort of silhouette and movement these clothes would have. Furthermore, by trying silk, cotton, wool, or any other materials in the simulation, it is possible to choose the fabric that is appropriate for each design.